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2012 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$28,620–$30,220 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Pilot Honda
(115 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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Love this thing!

This car met all of my needs and exceeded my expectations! Extremely comfortable, roomy, and loaded with options. The ride was much better than the comparable Highlander.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable / Comfortable / Great Value

Held this SUV since new, 144,000 +/- miles at trade in for like 2019 Honda Pilot. Was Great drive, comfort in cabin, leg room and cargo space fit all our needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My Pilot has clicking sound at cold start.

I like the pilot has lots of room .Has a real nice entertainment system,It has its bad goods but over all its a good car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent vehicle

I bought my Pilot brand new in 2012. It?s been very reliable and dependable. Excellent vehicle with plenty of room for the entire family. Very satisfied with this make/model/year vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car

Comfortable and excellent car, excellent sound and good for everything, I owned this car for 2 months, I used to go to university with it but I had to sell it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Decent SUV, wiring gremlins

We bought this as a replacement for a 2002 VW Passat Wagon. The inside is nice and it is very comfortable for long drives but it is also annoyingly wide for parking. There is an electrical system issue what seems to be prevalent where it has a fast battery drain when the doors are open or the accessory mode is on. Having driven Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota 4Runner, this is definitely much nicer to drive and much better space. It is not 4x4, but AWD to help with slippage. Pretty good overall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the Pilot. This is my second onaa row

This car is big enough for all my needs. Lots of trunk space. Roomy seats. Bluetooth feature is great. Handles well and I feel very safe while driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car

The computer failed to inform a cylinder to inject oil into a cylinder and the engine seized . The extended warranty only covered a used engine. After 6 weeks we have the car back runs well but we are troubled .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

The car is nice inside and outside. The color is beautiful. It has a lot room for your leg in front and back sit. Also has a third row that can be folde when not in use. It is comfortable. I love it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great drive

The vehicle is spacious, comfortable and easy to drive. The body is sleek. The accessories like navigation, radio and ac are fantastic. The sunroof is a great add on. Fun drive overall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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